We will hold afterschool sessions for families in our local area, in areas of low science capital, of social deprivation and from all religious backgrounds. The sessions will run during school term-time as a one-hour activity one day per week. Sessions will have 15 children to ensure they get a quality experience, signing up on […]
Category Archives: Europe
2022, Astronomy for mental health, Europe, Flagship 2
Pilot Activities by Astronomy for Mental Health Project
05
Jul
Jul
OAD’s Astronomy for Mental Health project aims to explore how the inspirational and cultural aspects of astronomy can help improve mental well-being of vulnerable groups, working in collaboration with astronomers, psychologists, mental health professionals, social workers and other specialists. The project looks at the importance of mental health for development and the inspirational potential of […]
2021, Australasia + Oceania, Code learning with astronomical ideas, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa
Guide for Code Learning with Astronomical Ideas
26
Apr
Apr
The core project idea is to create a code learning-program based on microbits and astronomical topics. Micro:bit is a pocket programmable device that allows children and young people to learn how to program in a simple, playful and creative way. Its integrated sensors, which include buttons, compass, accelerometer, temperature, brightness, Bluetooth connection, LED matrix, allow […]
2020, Astro-Logos: stories of the history of the Universe, Europe
Art and Science Come Together in “Astrologos” Stories (Italian)
01
Mar
Mar
Source – INAF “Astrologos” is a science-art project funded by the OAD that revolves around the recording of five short stories by world-renowned writer Italo Calvino, taken from the book ‘Cosmicomics’, inspired by astronomical facts, and commented on by several astronomers. The recordings, accompanied by original soundtracks and drawings, are publicly available online (Italian). The […]
2021, Australasia + Oceania, Code learning with astronomical ideas, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa
OAD Project Launches Code Learning Program
16
Aug
Aug
The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development is supporting the Planetário – Casa da Ciência de Braga, Portugal to develop a code learning program with the Portuguese School of Mozambique and the Portuguese School of Dili Ruy Cinatti in Timor-Leste. The CODELASTRO project is a code learning program based on microbits and astronomical topics. The […]